Overview

A concise guide to using stories, anecdotes, metaphors and poety in training and development, Tales for Trainers is packed with ideas to give training more impact. Beginning by setting the use of stories in learning on a sound theoretical footing, the book goes on to include sample stories that trainers can use to read out loud. The author provides 50 tales that will immediately help trainers, managers, educators and coaches to reinforce key messages or stimulate fresh thinking.Proven to work in a variety or training environments, the stories range from ones written specifically by the author to carefully selected extracts from literature. They both work brilliantly as an aid to learning. The book also includes a detailed matrix to show which tales can be effectively used to promote particular actions or concepts. Online supporting resources include audio clips of stories illustrating the benefits of using storytelling in a business context.

Full Product Details

Author:   Margaret Parkin
Publisher:   Kogan Page Ltd
Imprint:   Kogan Page Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.393kg
ISBN:  

9780749460068

ISBN 10:   0749460067
Pages:   208
Publication Date:   03 April 2010
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Chapter - 00: Introduction; Section - ONE: The Story So Far …; Chapter - 01: Once Upon a Time…; Chapter - 02: Stories for Learning; Chapter - 03: The Right Time and Place; Chapter - 04: It’s the Way You Tell Them; Section - TWO: Now Read On…; Chapter - 01: ‘…And I’m Not Joking’; Chapter - 02: The Tube of Toothpaste; Chapter - 03: What the Sleeping Beauty Would Have Given Her Right Arm for; Chapter - 04: The Meaning of My Communication; Chapter - 05: Percy the Pot; Chapter - 06: Sophie Learns a Lesson; Chapter - 07: The Cookery Book Game; Chapter - 08: If in Doubt – Delegate!; Chapter - 09: Our Deepest Fear; Chapter - 10: The Enormous Turnip; Chapter - 11: Memorandum; Chapter - 12: Mother and the Knife Grinder; Chapter - 13: The Moth and the Star; Chapter - 14: Waste Paper; Chapter - 15: Keeping Body and Soul Together; Chapter - 16: ‘There Is No Such Thing as a""Difficult Delegate""’; Chapter - 17: Alice Meets the Cheshire Cat; Chapter - 18: Setting the World on Fire; Chapter - 19: The Sun and the Wind; Chapter - 20: Autobiography in Five Short Chapters; Chapter - 21: ‘Did I Tell You the One About…?’; Chapter - 22: The Ball of Wool; Chapter - 23: The Project; Chapter - 24: The Prince and the Magician; Chapter - 25: Giant Steps; Chapter - 26: The Prophet; Chapter - 27: The Professionals; Chapter - 28: The Miller, His Son and Their Donkey; Chapter - 29: Leave Well Alone; Chapter - 30: The Horse on the Road; Chapter - 31: The Wedgwood China Shop; Chapter - 32: The Pirate Ship; Chapter - 33: Lessons from the Geese; Chapter - 34: The ‘Correct’ Procedure; Chapter - 35: John’s Tale; Chapter - 36: Role Play; Chapter - 37: How the Waters Changed; Chapter - 38: Rodney’s Tale; Chapter - 39: A Leader’s Prayer; Chapter - 40: ‘Just a Bod’; Chapter - 41: Fitness for the Purpose; Chapter - 42: All Those Buns!; Chapter - 43: Six Honest Serving-Men; Chapter - 44: Houdini and the Locked Door; Chapter - 45: Revolution in Your Mind; Chapter - 46: The Tortoise and the Hare Revisited; Chapter - 47: ‘Thank You for the Smile’; Chapter - 48: The Parable of the Sower and the Seed; Chapter - 49: Say What You Mean and Mean What You Say; Chapter - 50: Atlas’ Tale

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@lt;DIV@gt;@lt;P@gt; A well-written, concise book that shows the relevance and power of storytelling in supporting learning, even in a modern business setting. - @lt;I@gt;Training Journal @lt;/I@gt;@lt;/P@gt;@lt;/DIV@gt;

<p>&#147;A well-written, concise book that shows the relevance and power of storytelling in supporting learning, even in a modern business setting.&#8221; &#150; Training Journal

Author Information

Margaret Parkin is Founder and Principal of Success Stories. She has worked with individuals, groups and major organizations for over 20 years, helping them with her innovative and refreshing approach to training.

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